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No Doubt Buhari Govt Is Corrupt- Saraki

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7 years ago

January 9, 2019

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Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has stated emphatically that the Muhammadu Buhari Government is Corrupt

Speaking in a Channels Television interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Saraki who is the Director- General of Atiku Presidential Campaign Council said there was massive corruption especially in the subsidy regime.

According to him when the subsidy scam was blown open in 2015, the Goodluck Jonathan government was paying for 30 million litres of fuel consumption per day though all statistics show we cannot consume more than 22million maximum.

” The country was losing so much due to this leakages and we frowned against it and raised the alarm”

He said the Buhari Government which came to fight corruption now pays subsidy for 50 million litres per day

Asked if he thought there was corruption in the subsidy regime, Saraki said ” It is big time fraud”

He said the National Assembly has investigated the operations of the NNPC but the Executive Arm has not helped matters.

He noted that for the last two years it has asked that the subsidy payments be included in the budget but it has only been done in the 2019 Budget. He said the government has to explain where all the money has gone.

On the elections, he said though his party has confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), it was unhappy with how the Federal Government was harassing the opposition.

He noted that while the PDP has begun its campaign covering 4 of the 6 geographical zones so far, the ruling APC has done nothing, it is relaxed ” we are wondering what they are relying or are they scheming to subvert the will of the people?

He stated further that PDP will begin its state wide campaign from next week.

Dr Saraki also said that the Muhammadu Buhari Government has failed in its three promises of Security, Fighting Corruption and Economy and thus, Atiku Abubakar will coast to victory since Nigerians are faring worse now than in 2015.

According to him in 2015, only part of the North East had security challenges ” Today we have security challenges in the North East, North West and North Central”

In his home state of Kwara, Saraki was confident that his political structure was firmly on ground and it will once again coast to victory at the polls like it has always done.

He stated that he is a man of the people who cares and has stood by his people and so the people will never abandon him for outsiders and noise makers.

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UK Orders Airspace Restrictions, Road Closures for Tinubu’s State Visit

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1 day ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) have announced temporary airspace restrictions and road closures in Windsor ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s State visit to the country.

Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, will host Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle on March 18 and 19, 2026.

State visits represent the highest level of diplomatic engagement hosted by the British monarch.

According to Thames Valley Police, extensive security measures will be implemented in Windsor during Tinubu’s state visit, including an expanded airspace exclusion zone and a large-scale policing operation.

The castle already operates under a permanent airspace restriction, but authorities said the exclusion zone will be extended on March 18 between 07:00 and 23:59 GMT.

Police warned that anyone who breaches the restriction will “likely” face arrest.

Security operations will involve search teams, armed units, mounted officers, and road policing officers. Neighbourhood officers and Project Servator teams will also conduct patrols across the town to deter and detect criminal activity while engaging with the public.

Officials added that Windsor’s extensive CCTV network and hostile vehicle mitigation barriers will also be used as part of security arrangements.

Ch Supt Adrian Hall of the joint operations unit said:

“As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing royal events in Windsor, and significant planning and preparation have gone into this event.

“We will ensure everyone attending the state visit, including dignitaries, spectators, and members of the public, are kept safe to enjoy the historic occasion.”

Authorities said several road closures and parking restrictions will begin on March 17 ahead of Tinubu’s State visit, warning that motorists may experience temporary disruption on roads in and around Windsor.

Some footways and pedestrian crossings in the town centre will also close periodically between 09:30 and 12:30 on March 17 and 18 for a ceremonial procession.

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False and Misleading: Senator Ireti Kingibe Not Suspended, Says ADC

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2 days ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended from the party, describing the claims as false and misleading.

Kingibe currently represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is not aware of any decision to suspend the senator and urged the public to ignore the circulating reports.

Abdullahi emphasized that the party has well-defined constitutional procedures for handling allegations involving its members.

“The African Democratic Congress is unaware of any suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe, the distinguished Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory,” he said.

He added that as a law-abiding political party, the ADC follows established internal mechanisms when dealing with issues concerning its members rather than addressing such matters through media statements.

“As a law-abiding political party, the ADC has clear constitutional procedures for addressing any allegations involving its members. Such matters are handled through established internal mechanisms, not through press statements,” Abdullahi stated.

The party therefore called on the public and media organizations to disregard the reports of Kingibe’s alleged suspension.

“We therefore urge the public and the media to disregard the reports suggesting that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended by the party, as they are false and misleading,” the statement added.

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Tambuwal Finally Dumps PDP, Defects to ADC

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2 days ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Former Governor Aminu Tambuwal has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the African Democratic Congress.

“I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective from today,” the letter stated.

Mr Tambuwal stated that the party’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and divisions at various levels made it difficult for him to continue his active participation and commitment as a member.

“The ongoing conflicts have, unfortunately, worsened the unity and direction that once defined the party,” the former Sokoto governor stated.

Meanwhile, in a statement on X on Thursday, Mr Tambuwal said he had officially joined the ADC with his associates and supporters.

“I am convinced that this decision is guided by my belief that Nigeria needs a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and a clear commitment to national development.

“I remain fully committed to the service of our country and to the ideals of democracy, justice, and national unity,” the former governor stated.